The Best Tree Skiing Runs On Whistler

[@RedsGarageOfBlue]

Greatly appreciate your videos showing Whistler Blackcomb! Making our way out there for the second time in February, last time was January of 2020 right before Covid. We were there for 5 days and its crazy that I was only able to touch about 1/10 of the mountain, the place is massive. These videos are helping me plan out and maximize our time there! Thanks!

[@riseandalpine]

Stoked I can help you learn the mountain!

[@willdrumforfood6033]

Dude. your videos are clutch. I'm from VT and have spent a large part of my life on snow. I try and organize a family/friends trip to a western resort every 2 to 3 years. 3 years ago it was Breckenridge and Vail. This year it's Whistler in mid January. I always try and find guidance online on where to ski and what honey holes not to miss so I'm not wasting one minute trying to figure where to go and what to do once I'm there. Honestly, there are people trying to do what you do at many of the big resorts but no one comes close to the detailed advice you are dishing out. (Vail should absolutely hire you as a Whistler online guide. If they don't they are missing a huge opportunity.) Thank you for these videos. They will help make my trip epic. Got a question for you though. While I'm an expert level skier and will be traveling with a couple mates that are likewise, my two boys and wife are now comfortable enough on skis that they will be joining me on the trip as well. They've skied VT with me many times but this will be their first trip out west to a resort with skiing above the tree line. Can't wait to make the kind of memories that my Dad did when he took me and my brother to CO and UT back when I was a teenager. However, while my 13 year old is skiing at a healthy intermediate level and making great turns, my 15 year old is more like a strong novice and my wife is too. My wife in particular isn't comfortable on anything beyond a light moderate angle/pitch and would want to avoid large crowds on trail. Basically greens and easy to mid-level blues. You mentioned a couple spots that are good for an introduction to tree skiing. Would these be appropriate for someone of the level I described? Both my boys love ducking in and out of the trees in VT but I would want to make sure it's not too steep of a pitch and the trees are uber spaced for my wife to not get stressed out. Somewhere scenic where we could get in a lot of laps but no two lines are the same, y'know what I mean? By the way, I think a great idea for a video might be something outlining the best spots to hit for groups with kids or a mixture of ability levels. Just a thought. Keep doing what you do. Gonna be there 1/15 - 1/22 so with 6 days on snow we should have time to cover a lot of terrain and me and my friends will have plenty of opportunities to hit the advanced terrain you've highlighted too. Maybe we'll catch you for some laps! Peace, brother.

[@riseandalpine]

Hey Bro, So happy you're finding my guides helpful and I have a feeling you and your friends are going to have a ball up here! For the days you're skiing with the Fam I'd reccomend checking out this guide I made riseandalpine.com/2022/02/05/whistler-blackcombs-easiest-green-runs-a-beginners-guide-to-skiing-whistler/ Whistler is probably the best call for your mix of skiers as it has more variety in lower angle terrain! The great thing about Whistler is that everything is super scenic (when it's not cloudy) and there are trees and tons of side hits for the boys to play around on when mom is skiing down the more open terrain. I'd recommend playing on the Symphony chair as there are some pretty low angle tree runs and some of them have groomed type glades near the bottom and the views at the top are just exceptional! The emerald is also fun for younger lads because there is a beginner terrain park at the top and then you can hit some trees near the bottom! Hopefully this was a tad helpful. See ya on the slopes :)

[@thewintersportsguy]

@willdrumforfood6033 - I can confirm bottom of both symphony and emerald are phenomenal areas for skiers like you guys. For you and your fellow expert friends, turn right at the top of the symphony chair and hit the double black: piccolo face. Its short but steep and you can meet the fam right at the bottom of the run, as a green wraps around to where you’ll end up. Some fun for the whole family! If you’re skiing without the family and just with your buddies, head over to spanky’s ladder on blackcomb. You can watch many guides here on YT on the area as it can be tricky to navigate for the first time! Spanky’s is accessible by the glacier chair, which is mainly for advanced/expert skiers. On whistler, peak and harmony will be great for you and your buddies. Let me know if you have any other questions, hopefully that was helpful!

[@willdrumforfood6033]

@@thewintersportsguy Thanks dude! We will definitely spend some time on the symphony and emerald chairs. Really appreciate the advice.

[@andymushynski4595]

@@willdrumforfood6033 I want to hear how your trip went! Whistler's the best. Once you make it to Symphony, you kind of get stuck and just go up and down, up and down, up and down, until they kick you out. It's the crack of skiing.

[@sodgey]

My friend Brian screams "RISE AND ALPINE" as loud as possible to get psyched before dropping in on a crazy line. Especially if its one he didn't know about until watching these videos. These videos are awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@gabuchan123]

that needs to be filmed

[@riseandalpine]

No Way!! 😂 😂 😂 😂 I LOVE IT. I'm going to start screaming BRIAN!!!! Before I drop in 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@tajenli]

Followed your guides in other tree skiing videos. I had a lot of fun!!! TY so much!

[@raphaelhemmerle786]

Dude your personality is so awesome , I love winter and whistler more and more thanks to you!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks Raphael :)

[@beckymilne5662]

Fantastic video..can’t wait to get back into those tress this weekend. Thanks for all those great tips..will try to stay away from the cliffs !!!

[@Aboard_and_Abroad]

can tell this dude been putting laps in w/b forever!

[@riseandalpine]

Not my first rodeo :)

[@ptrccars6268]

Cheers this have given me ideas of where to head I’m out end of feb for some pow and shred time

[@riseandalpine]

Ayyyee - Glad I could help with your trip planning. Feel free to check out my website or other review videos to learn more.

[@rowdypowripper]

Nothing like some good ol tree skiing! Nice guide mate!

[@2204JCM]

Your videos are top notch. Were doing Blackcomb tomorrow. Probably Ruby’s bowl, Arthur’s Choice, Outer Limits, Sudan Coulier and maybe the glades that are on the way to the 7th heaven lift. I’ve done the sunbowl and the gun barrels off Harmony -too much fun. We’ll do them on Thursday I’m thinking. Too much fun!

[@riseandalpine]

I bet you had a good day on 7th today! The snow was marvellous and the mountain was quiet!

[@2204JCM]

@@riseandalpine I am soooo tired. As expected there was a Everest like lineup waiting to go up Spanky’s Ladder. So we did a few runs on the Horstman Glacier until it got shorter. But yeah LOTS of Snow today!

[@vitaminb4869]

My favourite treed run by far is Big Timber/Home Run. It's so unique, and has a mix of everything. And the fact that it can only be done later in the season and after it snowed all the way to the bottom, makes it even more special.

[@riseandalpine]

Big Timber is so fun with all those seedlings everywhere! Actually skiied down it this afternoon!

[@TheSonOfAspectInHisBasement]

As an Aussie who plans on going skiing at whistler/blackcomb at some point in the near future, (before you ask, yes, us Australians do have snow and skiing here, just search it up) this was really helpful!

[@riseandalpine]

Happy this was helpful :)

[@harrypye1471]

I’m currently at whistler from the uk conditions are wild

[@gabuchan123]

enjoy it bro!

[@riseandalpine]

Lots of snow this week have fun!!!

[@mr.nashlund9095]

my favourite tree skiing line on whistler is skiing right under the red chair or the garbanzo

[@gabuchan123]

that is a good line, for skiers

[@riseandalpine]

Dude insanity is such an epic line on a solid snow day and Garbo lift line is always on my hit list on a pow day!

[@mr.nashlund9095]

@@riseandalpineI probrobly did it 3 - 4 times today

[@riseandalpine]

@@mr.nashlund9095 Unreal!!! I played around on both sides today and everywhere was killer!!

[@mr.nashlund9095]

@@riseandalpine it really was. Have you thought about doing the coffin, it would make a really good video even if you crashed

[@bh1462]

Unreal videos man.

[@QUincez]

No international trees? Guessing probably for the best since it's up there with Cakehole and some other stuff for getting cliffed out.

[@riseandalpine]

You got that right! International, cakehole, kyhbers, million dollar are all fabulous spots but require some snow safety knowledge, awareness, navigation and backcountry gear! Best to leave the details on those ones to those with the experience to figure em' out.

[@justinliebich6748]

@@riseandalpine lol exactly what this guy is looking for 👌

[@jglads21]

Killer video! Not sure if you're searching for a new set of pow skis but I just got the Moment Deathwish and they are unbelievable, just had them out on tuesdays (mar 15th) pow day and they are the real deal!

[@riseandalpine]

Those sticks look sweet man! I'll have to give em a spin :)

[@itsdavidpurcell]

Dat salad tho! Beauty vid, once again.

[@rainerburgdorfer4017]

Great video!

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks!

[@wongton1995]

Got lost in the trees off peak to creek today solo and hiked out 😂 what a panic

[@riseandalpine]

You got lost in Khybers/Million Dollar? Glad you made it out alright man!!!

[@tristancleary]

Dammit I need to do work. Guess I'll start in... *checks length* 23 minutes and 47 seconds. Can't wait for this one.

[@justinliebich6748]

I'm as relentless as your persuit for a hot sause sponsor... heading your way 21st-26th. Thanks for the Garbonzo trees light, never woulda thought about that.

[@riseandalpine]

Hey Bro! Garbanzo is killer! Under the lift line is one of the best zones to be on a pow day and venturing off on either side can be killer. A little annoying on a snowboard but lots of exploring to do in there! Hopefully the snow keeps falling for ya 21-26th!!

[@justinliebich6748]

@@riseandalpine I got the 12 day snowforcast sub and its supposed to dump on 21st 22nd. Yeah it looked like there were some low angle spots on garb, but will check it anyway. If I see you out ill say hi. Dont know what we plan to ride yet.

[@gabuchan123]

agreed, we need a cross collab and put this guy on HOT ONES where they eat various levels of hot sauced wings.

[@justinliebich6748]

@@gabuchan123 I saw that show, get this guy on thier radar!... im on it messaged them on Instagram lol

[@riseandalpine]

@@justinliebich6748 You're a legend hahaha. I'd gobble those hot wings while skiing! HOT WINGS AND HOT LAPS BABY

[@justinliebich6748]

Watching a second time, literally with a fine tipped sharpy and pad jotting down notes. 🙌💗

[@riseandalpine]

Love that!

[@etienneroza7049]

Ruining every run on whistler for clicks...a true local wouldn’t post this

[@justinliebich6748]

@@etienneroza7049 boooooooo elitist garbage. I grew up on the sunshine coast lived years in Whistler one winter in a mercury montego(2000) and one in Arts hostel. If you wanna get into it whats ruining whistler its Vail. Its the economy and greed. No parents passes, and having to spend 5000$+ so me wifey and 2 boys can spend a week there. Belive me I am super grateful this guy is giving me the opportunity to hit these places up without spending thousands of dollars jus tryna find em. I know lots from my time there but the gems in this video will be enjoyed by me and the wife next week and you wanna take that from me... Mr how dare you 🤡

[@justinliebich6748]

Just watched your Christmas 2014 video, give it a like too. Maybe your the worlds most grumpy snowboarder ahah.

[@alexmartel4896]

lol !! spicy sauce . i love the concept . i do islay scotch shot before . sometime 2... since 2014 lake louise

[@riseandalpine]

Scotch seems way better!

[@alexmartel4896]

@@riseandalpine lagavulin 16 all the way bro

[@riseandalpine]

@@alexmartel4896 My man! You're not joking around. That's a damn good bottle. Usually only finding fireball in my flask (thanks to my empty wallet) LOL

[@alexmartel4896]

@@riseandalpine if 1day i see you arond at whisler ill give you a shot !!

[@nakulah]

So cool watching a really good skier.. I’ve always skied causally on mt. Washington here on the island but never at this level. I’m 23 so now that I’ve stopped growing I’m thinking of finally buying my own gear.. your videos are making me think powder skis are the way to go. Cheers 👍

[@riseandalpine]

I'd recommend an all-mountain width so you can slay any conditions. Something 90-100cm underfoot is ideal!!

[@nakulah]

@@riseandalpine thanks!

[@Naniners]

How do you like your enforcer 104 free for all mountain quiver? I’m looking to buy them in whistler today. I like powder bowls and tree skiing and my Volkl mantra 103 are too long and heavy.

[@riseandalpine]

They are super solid for an all-mountain quiver especially if you like skiing frontside, enjoy carving on groomers and also kill it in bowls/powder. They are a tad damp due to the construction and don't have to0 much tail rocker or play so smearing in the trees can be a tad tougher. It's totally a ski you can size down and have loads of stability. I've been riding the 115's a little bit more b/c theres something fun about a true pow ski but, you can't go wrong with the 104's

[@TinaRobinson]

Garbanzo!

[@riseandalpine]

Gotta love Garbonzo!!!

[@Mars-fu8wb]

Beast

[@enderboygamer3248]

Next go to sun peaks pls

[@KCLU]

nice info. Is VD Chutes a official run? cause why would there be signage there

[@riseandalpine]

VD chutes is not an official run but they've got some cliff signage and a spine board in there in case something happens!

[@jonathancheng3763]

Visibility was nasty the last two days haha

[@arrrrrrarararar5151]

My friend broke his ski in the Garbo trees lol.

[@riseandalpine]

Damn Trees!!

[@Denizz._]

can you make a tutorial on how to get to some of these trails?

[@riseandalpine]

My recommendation would be to use the areas I provided in these vids as a general reference and play around on FATMAPS on your computer and do some exploring before you head up to the hill. It really isn't possible to draw out exact lines through the trees. I ski different routes every single time!

[@Denizz._]

@@riseandalpine hye Is there a map you know that has Hawaii or all sorts of unmarked trials I checked FATMAPS it was good just it doesn't have thing like hawaii and bushrat?

[@riseandalpine]

@@Denizz._ check out the guides on the rise and alpine website! I've drawn them out. riseandalpine.com/2022/01/10/the-steepest-scariest-runs-on-blackcomb-whistler-blackcomb-freeskiing-guide/#:~:text=Hawaii%205%2D0%20is%20the,its%20pitch%20is%2050%20degrees.

[@gabuchan123]

yeah dude exactly that use FATMAP

[@Denizz._]

@@gabuchan123 I watch ur vids

[@davidrathbone6140]

Hey what length skis you using

[@riseandalpine]

192cm

[@Denizz._]

what day is this??

[@riseandalpine]

It was a mix of days throughout the last few weeks

[@gabuchan123]

We need to collab to make a WHISTLER VERSUS BLACKCOMB video. I'm calling it now, that it will be your top viewed video. Hit me up please!

[@riseandalpine]

@blackcombgabu you are a mind reader. I was finishing up this video when you wrote this message haha!

[@riseandalpine]

If we made a collab it would be titled "Why Blackcomb is Better Than Whistler " LOL

[@jonathancheng3763]

Algorithm

[@johnsaranchuk]

Have enjoyed your videos but not impressed with the cat track conduct.

[@riseandalpine]

Thanks for watching brother! I appreciate and understand your concerns about safety, it's not unwarranted, but, to be totally honest, I don't understand everyone who gets so fussed about cat tracks. In this particular spot there are no flat spots and both parties could see each other from a mile away. Also cat tracks are very wide..... Obviously creating a human wall on a cat track is dumb, but standing for a few seconds with spacing is chill, you gotta stop, turn around and check that your homies haven't flipped into a tree well. Things are totally different on a single lane traverse track though, and ideally everyone needs to keep it moving. Frankly, I think everyone should keep it fairly chill on the c-track. On most mountains these are actually green runs and you've always got to have your eye on the downhill skier. It could be the case you've got a beginner in front of you on a C-track who could make some wild maneuvers.. If you're bombing and you hit them, you're the the one at fault. At the end of the day, downhill skiers have the right of way and everyone needs to play a little defence to keep everyone safe.

[@SkinnyButJiggy]

"F***in Idiot" said the snowboarder while not wearing a helmet 💀💀

[@riseandalpine]

hahah such a goof!

[@etienneroza7049]

Ruining every run on Whistler for views...true locals wouldn’t do this...